The 3A Defensive Player of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Coaches garnered 101 tackles, 20 sacks and five fumble recoveries ... Named to the Daily Leader All-Area team and the Natchez Democrat All-Metro team ... Saw action for Coach Grady McCluskey at Franklin High School which won the state championship in 2006 and reached the final in 2007... A first team All-State selection by the Clarion-Ledger ... Ranked nationally as a defensive end at No. 53 by Rivals.com, No. 56 by ESPN and No. 77 by Scout.com ... The No. 22-ranked player in the state of Mississippi by Rivals ... Played in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Classic in December